GOLF BRIEFS

Jerry Maras wins qualifier to USGA Senior Amateur Championship

The local qualifier for the United States Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship was held at Spanish Trail Country Club on Aug. 11. Jerry Maras of Huntington Beach, Calif., was the medalist and lone qualifier with a score of 73.

Bob Martin of Phoenix, Ariz., shot 74 and was the first alternate. Second alternate, with a score of 76, was Bert Rogers from The Woodlands, Texas.

The Senior Amateur Championship will be held at Beverly Country Club in Chicago starting Sept. 12. George "Buddy" Marucci, the 2008 champion, will be unable to defend since he will be returning as team captain of the 2009 Walker Cup squad at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. The two USGA championships start at the same time.

2010 OB Sports Golf Card now on sale

The 2010 OB Sports Golf Card went on sale Aug. 1. With its purchase, cardholders and their accompanied guests (three per day) save substantially on green fees at four popular local golf facilities: Aliante Golf Club, Angel Park Golf Club, The Legacy Golf Club and, new this year, PGA Golf Club Coyote Springs.

Clark County residents may purchase the OB Sports Golf Card during August's early-bird sale for $99 and after Aug. 31 for $149. Golfers who purchase during August will reap its benefits for a total of 17 months, from August 2009 through Dec. 31, 2010.

WLDC regional competition takes place this weekend

Each year, more than 10,000 competitors attempt to qualify for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Competition Finals, which are set for Oct. 25-30 at the Mesquite (Nev.) Regional Sports and Event Complex. Final qualifiers then compete for a $550,000 purse.

Local qualifying events have already taken place and regional events are currently under way in North America's 10 regions. The regional format is a double-elimination tournament. Nevada's regional competition will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Mesquite Regional Sports and Events Complex.

Mesquite has been host site for the international power golf event since 1997.